Valmet
Valmet 8550
The Valmet 8550 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1995 to 2002 as part of the HiTech 8050 Series. Built in Suolahti, Finland, it features a turbocharged 7.4L 6-cylinder SisuDiesel engine delivering 158.2 hp (118.0 kW). The tractor offers a 36-speed three-speed power shift transmission with power shuttle, four-wheel drive, power steering, and hydraulic wet disc brakes. It has a rear hitch type III with a lift capacity of 15432 lbs (6999 kg) and an independent rear PTO with multiple speed options. The 8550 is equipped with 16.8R28 front and 20.8R38 rear tires, weighs 11460 lbs (5198 kg), and includes a standard cab.
Power158 hp
Founded1995 - 2002
Model8550
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Valmet 8550
Power
| Engine power | 158.2 hp (118.0 kW) |
|---|---|
| PTO (tested) | 145.0 hp (108.1 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 125.8 hp (93.8 kW) |
Tires
| Rear tire | 20.8R38 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 16.8R28 |
Engine
| Type | turbocharged diesel |
|---|---|
| Model | SisuDiesel 634 DSRE |
| Power | 158.2 hp (118.0 kW) |
| Torque | 479.4 lb-ft (650.1 Nm) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 6-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 43.6 gal (165.0 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Torque RPM | 1400 |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.25x5.28 inches (108 x 134 mm) |
| Displacement | 449.6 ci (7.4 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Features
| Cab | standard |
|---|---|
| Drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Steering | Power steering |
Dimensions
| Width | 88.2 inches (224 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 194.5 inches (494 cm) |
| Weight | 11460 lbs (5198 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 100.7 inches (255 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 111.4 inches (282 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 111.8 inches (283 cm) |
| Clearance (rear axle) | 21.1 inches (53 cm) |
| Clearance (front axle) | 21.9 inches (55 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2756 psi (190.0 bar) |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 19.3 gpm (73.1 lpm) |
Production
| Type | Row-Crop tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | HiTech 8050 Series |
| Built in | Suolahti, Finland |
| Years produced | 1995 - 2002 |
Transmission
| Type | three-speed power shift |
|---|---|
| Gears | 36 forward and reverse |
| Description | Four gears in three ranges with three-speed power shift and power shuttle |
| Transmission | HiTech |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | III |
|---|---|
| Rear lift capacity | 15432 lbs (6999 kg) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Engine RPM | 540@1874, 1000@2080, 540E@1539 |
| Optional PTO | 540/540E Optional, 1000 Optional |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |